Happy Monday everyone! How was your weekend?
My plans got flipped around this weekend a couple times, but I still had a great time and made the most of the time off. I didn't get to hang out with my goddaughter, but I did get to race!
Woop! Race recap from the Oskar Blues 4 Miler coming up on Wednesday. I set a new PR, so basically this weekend rocked. It’s been a long time since I’ve raced and it just felt good for the soul. Ya know?
Let’s continue with the awesomeness with another Things I’m Loving Lately!
Things I’m Loving Lately
Rainbows in Downtown Asheville
Last week ended up being a really rainy week in Asheville. This rainbow made it all worth it though. It came and went in less than a minute. Makes me glad I was living to see the beauty, because otherwise I would have missed it.
Colored Pens
I’ve made this crazy color coded system to organize Running in a Skirt and have a gazillion pens to keep it all in order. I am now worried that something will run out of ink and I will not be able to replace it with the same color. Yup. Total OCD problem.
Reina
Reina’s back on the list because her knee is bothering her again. The soft tissue around where she had the knee surgery this fall is infected. We are currently giving her high doses of an antibiotic to try to clear it up and lots of prayer. I really don’t want her to have to have her third surgery in six months. I’m grateful for any prayers you can send our way!
Lucky Charms St. Patricks Day Edition
The hubs has a bad sugary cereal habit. I will occasionally eat a bowl more like dessert. I found these at the store the other day and I could not resist. Fun huh?
Want something healthier for St. Patrick’s Day? Tomorrow I’m sharing an epic green salad for the occasion!
Spring
Spring sprung in my yard! I am so excited and can’t wait for the flowers to start coming in. If you remember, we re-did our landscaping last year and this will be the first spring we get to watch everything come back up.
Blogging Concentrated
I had an amazing time at the conference last week and have so many new ideas to share with you. I am so proud of the community we have grown here and I hope to keep the momentum going.
Dine to be Kind
I’ve worked with Asheville Humane Society for 13 years now to help promote Dine to be Kind and the big event was last Tuesday. Asheville area restaurants give a portion of their proceeds to Asheville Humane Society for the entire day. It is such a great day for our animal community and I had so much fun spreading the word about animal adoption and the importance of spaying and neutering our pets.
Other Dine to be Kind posts:
Want to catch up? Read my other Things I’m Loving Posts!
See you tomorrow for the GREENEST salad you’ve ever seen for St. Patrick’s Day plus a homemade GREEN goddess salad dressing that will knock your socks off!
And of course, have a Marvelous Monday! Thanks for the linkup Katie.
Your turn!
What are you loving right now?
Mary Beth Jackson says
I saw those Lucky charms too! My hubby has the same problem! sounds like a great weekend! I got to get out a race too and the weather is beautiful! My garden box is planted for spring and my pineapples have babies- it is all good! dine to be kind sounds like a great program, I love a good reason to eat out 🙂
JulieWunder says
I buy him healthy cereal and he just doesn't eat it. OH well! I'm not fighting that battle! 🙂
You have baby pineapples.......... ???? So cool!!! I miss Florida when I hear that!
Farrah says
Colored pens make my note-taking a billion times more interesting!
Ahhh! Reina is adorable--I'll definitely keep her in my prayers, and hope that she has a speedy recovery! <3
So happy that spring is just around the corner, and Dine To Be Kind sounds like such an awesome event! <3
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says
Congrats on the PR! Racing sounds so fun right now.
I would love to adopt the pen thing as you did, but I seem to lose and misplace all my pens all the time. That would not last long for me!
Gingi says
Colored pens and springtime?! I am RIGHT THERE WITH YOU GIRL!!! hehe.. <3 Great post as always! - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
Congrats on a PR, can't wait to read your recap! And I'm so excited too, my tulips are popping up like crazy! Spring has finally sprung I think!
Emilie says
Poor Reina! Prayers going your way - I hope she is better soon and surgery is NOT in her future. I love when buds start coming up - a sure sign winter is done! Congrats on your PR, I'm looking forward to your recap!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Emilie! I hope so too. Our first little crocus bloomed today. Spring is here 🙂
Danyelle Musselman says
Prayers to Reina! Downtown Asheville looks so beautiful!
JulieWunder says
It is! I love it here!
Blane Sherer says
Sorry to hear about Reina. Hope all goes well there. Speaking of animals, your work with Dine to be Kind is awesome ! Congrats on your running PR.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Blane! I'm still hoping Reina will be ok.
Jess @hellotofit says
That rainbow is beautiful!! Excited to read your recap on Wednesday 🙂 have a great Monday!!
JulieWunder says
I love a good rainbow! Have a great evening!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
Wow I have't had lucky charms in forever! Memories 🙂
JulieWunder says
I know! I buy all sorts of healthy cereal for him to try, but he goes back to his favorite.
Joanna @Makingmine says
I totally flew through a box of those St. Patrick's Lucky Charms - such a good little treat at the end of the day 🙂
JulieWunder says
Yeah-- our box seemed to disappear super quick as well and then I could not find it again!
Dan Steadman says
congrats on the PR...what I am loving is those flavored sparkling waters
JulieWunder says
Thanks Dan! That's a good one. They really are yummy!
Ruthie@She'sWickedHealthy says
I NEED to visit Ashville! I've heard such great things and it looks beautiful! I'm a huge fan of colored pens. They make me feel like I'm winning at life!
JulieWunder says
Asheville is awesome. I really love it here.
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
Poor Reina! I hope she is able to heal without surgery!
And how cute is downtown Asheville? I love it!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Stacie! I love Asheville so much!
Heather @Fit n Cookies says
Yay for a PR!! Saying prayers for Reina! Poor thing 🙁 I am with your husband- sugary cereal is just so good! Ha my favorite are cinnamon toast crunch 😉
JulieWunder says
You guys could eat together! I replaced the box of Lucky Charms with Cinnamon Toast Crunch 🙂
Thanks for the prayers for Reina. She needs them.
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Loving the sunshine and lack of crud on the sidewalks! (crud = gross snow). And wearing ballet flats again. yeessssssss
JulieWunder says
Yay for shoes that aren't boots!!!